Reggae

The “Strongest Soldier” singer announces a UK show for March 2027 while celebrating his YouTube channel surpassing 500 million views

The veteran singer partners with Donsome Records as he looks to expand his international touring presence. “We respect his legacy, and we have a clear plan for what comes next,” says Donsome Records founder Adrian “Donsome” Hanson

The sons of dancehall veteran Mr. Lexx continue carving their own lane across dancehall, reggae and hip-hop

The 1977 classic surpasses 600,000 units in the UK, adding another international certification after previously earning 3× Platinum status in New Zealand

The Jamaican-Canadian veteran returns with his first album in over a decade, bringing together Buju Banton, Idris Elba, Konshens, T-Pain, Black Thought and more, while “feeling like a brand new artist.”

The Italian-American singer embraces Jamaica’s reggae gospel sound on a 15-track project featuring Prodigal Son, Papa San and Shepperd

The Jamaican artiste channels “good intentions, good energy, good vibes” into an 13-track capsule mixtape ahead of his next album

Presented in partnership with ONErpm, the new platform will launch in October, spotlighting the artists, sounds and communities shaping Jamaica’s contemporary music culture

Made up of Diamond Uncut and Nubian Rose, the rising duo blends singing and rapping as Lifeline looks to expand their reach and secure new opportunities

The Jamaican artiste and filmmaker embraces AI as part of his one-man creative process, producing six tracks and six cinematic visuals for his upcoming album The Psychic Realm, due October 10

City Splash unveils its first wave of names for 2027, led by Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley in what organisers describe as a “landmark booking,” alongside Skillibeng, Dexta Daps, Stefflon Don, Wayne Wonder, and more

Valiant takes Male Dancehall Artist of the Year, while Buju Banton, Lila Iké, Chronixx, Masicka and Prince Swanny are among the major Dancehall and Reggae winners in Trinidad & Tobago

Reggae icons Beres Hammond, Sanchez and I-Wayne, alongside Aidonia and D’Yani, lead the first wave of performers for the six-day voyage, featuring a special beach experience in Jamaica, with more artistes to be announced

The Caribbean Music Awards make their Trinidad debut with a big night for local talent, as Lady Lava claims three awards, Grenada’s V’ghn celebrates a win and Jamaica’s Ayetian takes home Best New Artiste

The Grammy-winning reggae star adds another international certification to “Toast,” already Platinum in the UK and Gold in Canada, as she drops her new four-track EP, Ova So

Dancehall powerhouses Aidonia and Agent Sasco will be honoured for their contributions to BPI-certified projects, alongside other honourees including the late J Capri, reggae veterans Richie Stephens and Glen Washington, and renowned producer Robert Livingston

The Caribbean Music Awards has announced its first wave of performers ahead of its fourth annual celebration on September 19, while welcoming Billboard as its Official Global Media Partner

Review: The Fireman capped a feel-good summer-ending staging at Plantation Cove, joined by Dean Fraser, Nesbeth, Bass Odyssey and DJ Delano

The 1980 classic reaches 270,000 sales-equivalent units in New Zealand, adding to its growing list of global certifications

The St. Elizabeth native will lead the 2026 staging alongside Lila Iké as the festival returns with an expanded three-day experience following the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa in 2025

The inaugural Carnival Sounds Live series sees Caribbean stars revisit classics while celebrating the music and culture behind the iconic London festival

The Jamaican reggae legend and Trinidadian soca star will represent the “One Caribbean” theme at WIADCA’s 59th annual Labor Day celebration in Brooklyn

The Jamaican singer’s smooth vocals stand out across the 11-track journey through love, gratitude and spirituality, marking a major milestone in his career

Midas Entertainment closes out summer with two back-to-back events at Plantation Cove featuring Vanessa Bling and Capleton, with the weekend officially endorsed by Dream Weekend

The Jamaican-born singer and producer delivers a five-track reggae project centered on resilience, ambition and purpose, declaring, “Greatness comes through consistency and perseverance.”

The Jamaican-Canadian veteran bridges generations with the rising Jamaican-American talent on a reggae-meets-rap collaboration

Grammy-winning reggae artiste returns to his lyrical roots with a new 10-track project, describing it as “an ode to my foundation and roots as an artist,” set for release on August 28.

Reggae veteran Queen Ifrica returns with a 13-track project produced by Junior Brown, with contributions from Stephen Marley, and will celebrate its release at London’s Jazz Cafe on August 25

The Trench Town-born singer heads into the August 30 staging with one of his biggest records, “My Dream,” surpassing 25 million YouTube views across its major uploads

The dancehall superstar closed the festival’s first-ever three-day edition, which attracted more than 135,000 patrons, according to official figures provided by organisers. More than 45,000 tickets have already been sold for the next edition

The Kingston-born artiste blends reggae, hip-hop and R&B while exploring love and admiration from different angles

The reggae icon promises “a frenzy situation” when he headlines the August 30 showcase alongside some of Jamaica’s respected musical names, including Dean Fraser, Nesbeth and Bass Odyssey

Patra will be celebrated for her groundbreaking career and global influence, alongside Shyne, Calypso Rose and Alan Cavé at the fourth annual Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad & Tobago

The Fugees icons celebrated 30 years of The Score in front of tens of thousands at The National Bowl, as the star-studded festival drew major names including Tiwa Savage, Stonebwoy, Little Simz and Kano.

The Grammy-nominated reggae artiste returns with his first album in 10 years, featuring collaborations with Sizzla, Gyptian, Agent Sasco, Bugle, Anthony B and more

The Jamaican music veterans were recognised at the Independence Grand Gala for their lasting contributions to Jamaican music during the nation's 64th Independence celebrations

The hip-hop legend joins Stephen Marley's curated lineup alongside Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Shabba Ranks, Lila Iké, Jesse Royal, YG Marley, and more for Kaya Fest's inaugural Canadian edition on August 22

The expanded three-day festival welcomed more than 120,000 fans as Vybz Kartel, Burna Boy, Shenseea, Masicka, Beenie Man and a host of Caribbean stars powered Reggae Land's record-breaking edition

The reggae artiste and actor, best known for his role as Claudius Massop in Bob Marley: One Love, was reportedly shot and killed in Waterford, Portmore

The 12-track project blends roots reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeats while reflecting the Nigerian-born artiste's artistic journey from Nigeria to Italy and his growth as a musician and producer

The 1990 reggae anthem earns another global milestone just weeks after earning its first-ever UK Silver certification

The 2026 ceremony marks the first edition outside New York, with organisers saying, "We want to bring it to the islands," while reaffirming their commitment to the city where the awards began

Jamaican-born gospel reggae artiste blends one-drop reggae and modern sounds. “I've never wanted to be boxed into one sound,” says Sone G

The Grammy-winning reggae and dancehall legend earns his 13th career entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with his latest studio album, marking his first appearance since 2020

Reggae icon ranks as the second most-streamed Jamaican artist on Spotify behind Sean Paul, with three songs surpassing one billion streams each

Reggae legends lead the inaugural September festival alongside Charly Black and Tanto Metro & Devonte at Montréal's Grand Quai on September 6

Grammy Award-winning reggae star teams with French producer Fatbabs for a Rub-a-Dub single urging DJs and sound systems to keep reggae alive

"So Much Trouble in the World" by reggae legend Bob Marley and the Wailers has surpassed 30,000 combined sales and streaming units, becoming the latest Marley recording to earn Platinum certification in New Zealand

The monthly series gives established and emerging artistes a live platform, curated by recording artiste Papiito and musical director Jhevaughn Murphy, and backed by Andrew "Anju Blaxx" Myrie

Veteran reggae singer channels the pain of losing fellow artiste Fantan Mojah on his new release, produced by St. Thomas-based Elite Generation Records on the “Trust In You” Riddim